We Need No Wings By Ann Davila Cardinal

Tere Sanchez has always been certain of her identity: a professor, wife, mother, and friend. But when her husband dies suddenly, Tere is left shattered, her world thrown into chaos. Taking a leave from the university, she intends to grieve, heal, and return to her routine. Instead, she finds herself paralyzed by sorrow, spending a year engulfed in grief.

Then, one day, she levitates.

This inexplicable event unravels Tere’s already fragile state, making her question her sanity and fear for her safety. Desperate to stop these uncontrollable episodes, she recalls her family's connection to Saint Teresa of Avila, a mystic renowned for her levitations. With renewed purpose, Tere travels to Spain, hoping to find answers and reclaim control over her life. But as she navigates the mysteries surrounding the saint and her own heritage, she learns that some truths are more elusive than expected.

Caught between the ghost of her past and the mysteries of her present, Tere must confront her deepest fears. She faces a choice: remain anchored in her grief or open herself to a world where the boundaries between the earthly and the divine blur, where healing and love may come from the most unexpected places.

From the award-winning author of The Storyteller's Death, this multicultural novel is a profound exploration of love, loss, and the transcendence needed to heal, reminding us that, to be truly free, we must learn to fly. 📚❤️